20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Sourdough Bread Bakers
20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Sourdough Bread Bakers
There’s something about unwrapping small, useful gifts that makes me ridiculously happy… especially when they’re sourdough-related!
I’ve gathered up a collection of tiny tools and items that make baking a bit easier (and more fun).
Without further ado, here are 20 little gift ideas for bread bakers that are perfect for stockings or tucking into a gift bag.
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Tovolo Spatula
The Tovolo spatula is my go-to for feeding my starter. I have three of them, and the large size is the best.
It scrapes every last bit of starter from the sides of the jar, and the other end is firm and works great for cleaning off dried dough or scraping down the stand mixer. Simple, sturdy, and super useful.
Doe a Deer Bowl Covers
I went on a full-blown mission to find the best bowl covers, and these from Doe a Deer blew all the others out of the water. You can use code THATSOURDOUGHGAL for 15% off.
They fit bowls and bannetons beautifully, wash well, and they have a protective layer of fabric on the underside of the cover so your dough doesn’t dry out.
They come in multiple sizes and all kinds of really cute designs — even seasonal ones. I have the 10.5″ size and it’s perfect.
Just One Designs sells bowl covers of the same quality, but with different designs – you cannot go wrong with either.
The only reason I’m not highlighting Just One Designs with equal intensity is we’ve sold out her shop and she’s catching back up! But definitely check back to see when she’s got items for sale again. You can also use code THATSOURDOUGHGAL for 15% off items in her shop.
Baker’s Dusting Wand
This little dusting wand makes it easy to dust your bread with rice flour before scoring, so you get that clean, even coverage.
It’s also great for lightly flouring your countertop or banneton. A simple tool that makes a big difference.
Burlap & Barrel Spices
Burlap & Barrel has so many cool, interesting spices on their website. Their Tomato Powder is the secret ingredient in my tomato basil sourdough recipe, but honestly, every spice they sell is unique and full of flavor.
Perfect for bakers who love to experiment beyond flour and water. Pretty much anything from their site would make a great stocking stuffer.
You can use code TSGFREE to get a free grinder of Zanzibar peppercorns with any purchase of $15 or more.
Sourdough Desktop Calendar
The sweetest little addition to any baker’s counter. Each month features a watercolor design with a sourdough theme — all hand-painted by my mom at Amazing Faith Designs.
Her shop also has all kinds of adorable sourdough-themed merch — tees, phone cases, stationery — so there are plenty of other stocking stuffer ideas to check out too. You can use code SOURDOUGH15 for 15% off sourdough collection items!
Mason Jar Lifestyle Jar Toppers
The people behind the company Mason Jar Lifestyle are geniuses. They turn regular mason jars you already have into multitaskers.
My two favorites are the citrus juicer topper and the spice shaker lids.
I use the juicer all the time for my lemon blueberry bread, and the spice lids are perfect for homemade mixes like my fiesta ranch or taco seasoning.
New Bread Lame Blades
Fresh blades make all the difference for crisp, clean scores. These ones from Astra are well-loved in the sourdough community.
I haven’t had to buy new ones because my husband got a massive pack with a razor he purchased a while back… yeah, they’ll last me a long time!
But this is something every baker can use. A practical stocking stuffer that’ll actually get used.
Baker of Seville Bread Lame
Speaking of bread lames, I love this one from Baker of Seville. You can switch it between a curved or straight blade, depending on what kind of score you’re doing for your loaf.
It’s stainless steel, so it could go straight in the dishwasher if needed, and it’s got a nice bit of weight to it — it makes scoring smoother and more controlled, like you don’t have to press as hard.
ThermoPro Digital Hygrometer
This small hygrometer is another thing I use all the time. It tells you the exact temperature and humidity wherever you set it, which is super helpful if your kitchen runs warmer or cooler than your thermostat says (mine definitely does).
It’s great for figuring out why your dough behaves the way it does and for dialing in your proofing environment with way more accuracy.
Redmond’s Real Salt
Redmond’s is one of my favorite salts for sourdough. Use code TSG15 for 15% off.
Clean flavor, great texture, and works well in any loaf. It’s one of those gifts that will definitely get used.
ThermoPop 2
I don’t own the Thermopop 2 (yet), but it’s high on my wish list. I love my Thermapen One — it’s the gold standard — and the Thermopop 2 is the more affordable mini version from the same brand.
Perfect for checking internal loaf temps so you’re not guessing whether your bread is done.
Mercer Bread Knife
This little Mercer bread knife is about $15, and it’s seriously the best one I’ve ever used.
It beats my CutCo knives any day, and those cost a fortune! If you want an inexpensive gift that packs a big punch, this is definitely a top contender.
Thermapro Kitchen Timer
If your oven timer is too quiet like mine, a little countertop kitchen timer is worth having. Super handy for keeping track of folds, rests, and bake times without missing your beep.
ThermoPro makes a nice one with four volume levels, and you can stand it on the counter or stick it magnetically to your fridge or range hood.
Tiny Whisk
I have a baby whisk that I use all the time for all kinds of little tasks — mixing up a tangzhong, glazes, egg washes, you name it.
This one is stainless steel, and it fits perfectly in a stocking.
Sourdough Bread-Themed Stickers
These bread stickers are a fun little stocking stuffer idea. Little sourdough-themed stickers with sayings like “Mama makes the dough” and “Proud parent of a sourdough starter.”
You can decorate your laptop, stand mixer, starter jar… it’s cheap, fun, and easy to put in a stocking.
Basting Brush
This basting brush is perfect for brushing on glazes, egg washes, or melted butter. It’s one of those small tools that somehow ends up being essential.
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Great on bagels, but also fun sprinkled on an artisan loaf with cheese. It adds crunch and flavor to just about anything — and it’s so good on sourdough discard crackers.
You can grab the original from Trader Joe’s, but this spice blend’s gotten so popular that most spice brands make their own version now, and you can even find it on Amazon. I buy it from Kroger as part of my grocery order!
DOAP Hand Scrubber
Quite possibly the most adorable stocking stuffer (and the most practical). Handmade in Nashville, TN, these silicone hand scrubbers are a sourdough baker’s dream.
They make it easy to scrub off that sticky dough after a good slap and fold session. You can get 10% off with code TSG10.
Lemon Zester
Much easier for grating zest than a box grater. If your baker likes making sweet loaves that call for a bit of zest — like my lemon blueberry loaf — this tool will make a huge difference.
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
A solid set of measuring spoons is a must for sourdough — especially for small quantities of spices that may not register on a scale.
These stainless steel ones from OXO don’t bend, warp, or wear out, and they’ll last forever.
Conclusion
Stocking stuffers don’t have to be fancy to be fun — especially for a sourdough baker.
From practical tools we actually use every day to little treats that make baking more enjoyable, these gifts are all winners.
You really can’t go wrong with anything on this list. Let me know in the comments what I may have missed!
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What great ideas! Thank you, so much, Rebekah!
You’re so welcome!